About this Event
The extraordinary life of the daring adventurer who defied ice and fire - war photographer, Antarctic explorer and adventurer
From the moment he ran away from school before his 13th birthday, Frank Hurley carved a path as one of the greatest adventurers of all time.
A visionary photographer and film-maker, Hurley journeyed to the farthest corners of the earth, capturing images of people and places few had ever seen. Time and again he risked his life, in both peace and war, to take pictures that would astonish the world.
Claiming to have travelled a million miles in his lifetime, Hurley traversed every continent. He made five perilous expeditions to Antarctica, sharing a hut with Douglas Mawson and a tent with Ernest Shackleton. He drove across Australia with Francis Birtles and flew with Ross and Keith Smith on part of the first-ever flight from England to Australia. He ventured deep into the uncharted jungles of New Guinea and Java.
A master storyteller, Hurley penned bestselling books about his adventures and dazzled audiences with photographic exhibitions and film screenings. As a cinematographer, he helped create some of Australia's most iconic early films.
Frank Hurley didn't just document history - he lived it and immortalised it - and this brilliant biography by Australia's bestselling historian vividly captures his extraordinary life. Hurley's granddaughter, Toni Hurley, has penned the foreword.
About Grantlee Kieza
Award-winning journalist Grantlee Kieza OAM held senior editorial positions at The Daily Telegraph, The Sunday Telegraph and The Courier-Mail for many years and was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia for his writing. He is a Walkley Award finalist and the author of more than twenty acclaimed books, including bestsellers Sister Viv, Flinders, Hudson Fysh, The Kelly Hunters, Lawson, Banks, Macquarie, Banjo, Mrs Kelly, Monash, Sons of the Southern Cross and Bert Hinkler
Copies of the books will be available for purchase and be signed by the author.
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The Theatre, Australian National Maritime Museum, 2 Murray Street, Sydney, Australia
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